# Rope Arrow vs Laser Split

Rope Arrow and Laser Split both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Laser Split's written reviews are positive against 50% of Rope Arrow's. Laser Split also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 431). Rope Arrow's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rope Arrow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Laser Split sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laser Split holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 431 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Rope Arrow's written reviews are positive against 68% of Laser Split's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rope Arrow | Laser Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-arrow/id1619087971/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-split-ball-blaster-game/id1623085229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 431 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) | [Tuna Guralp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227313564) |

## What reviewers say

### Rope Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-arrow/id1619087971)

Launch arrows to defeat waves of enemies attacking your base.  Extend your arrow's reach by growing its rope to skewer multiple foes with a single, well-timed shot. Upgrade your abilities to better protect your territory.

**Highlights:** Skewer multiple enemies with one shot, Grow arrow rope for extended reach, Defend your base from attacks, Fight various monsters, giants, and wizards, Upgrade abilities, Timed arrow shots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Keeper | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lady Of Finance | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big Deal Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Hidden gem potential
- 💪 Bosses are fun and hard
- ✨ Bugs fixed
- 🚀 Static is OP for late game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐌 Game lags and freezes
- 📉 Ads make it impossible to play
- 💸 Money hungry formula
- 😵 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cooldown reduction upgrade breaks phone with lag
- First shot on left freezes game
- Arrow freezes instead of going back
- Game freezes after a few rounds

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- Make adds optional to earn stuff instead of forcing it
- Add a menu with challenges and levels


### Laser Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-split-ball-blaster-game/id1623085229)

Engage in a thrilling laser game where you use a blaster to split colorful balls falling from the top. Upgrade your laser gun with energy blasts and unlock new skills to become a master ball crasher. Enjoy daily bonuses and the ability to reset progress while keeping permanent upgrades.

**Highlights:** Split color balls with a laser gun, Upgrade laser gun with energy blasts, Use blackhole for high scores, Transform balls into gems or planets, Daily and permanent bonuses, Unlock new skills and power-ups, Reset game with retained permanent bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack 2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Great visuals
- 🎮 Calming experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs more content
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Upgrades not showing up
- Rebirth issues
- Laggy performance

**Requested features**

- More weapons and upgrades
- Prestige system improvements
- Ability to disable ads
- Better tutorial/explanation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rope Arrow free?

Rope Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Laser Split free?

Laser Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rope Arrow or Laser Split?

Laser Split is rated higher. Rope Arrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while Laser Split averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Rope Arrow or Laser Split have ads?

Both Rope Arrow and Laser Split show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rope Arrow or Laser Split?

Rope Arrow ships an update weekly, and Laser Split weekly. Most recently, Rope Arrow was updated on October 1, 2026 and Laser Split on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*